środa, 6 listopada 2013

Improving The Future Of Industries Through Sustainable Digital Printing

By Katrina Wheeler


The present processes and technological advancement employed by various companies dictates their future. Some of the ongoing changes include efficient energy use, reduction of harmful substances in the final product and fostering quality of various manufactured equipment. The companies therefore have to adopt continually various sustainable digital printing practices beyond the normal recycling of paper and other industrial inputs.

Industries can possibly enjoy numerous benefits when they are located close to their market. A printing firm near its market will employ deliveries on foot and pickups methods. Through this, it is able to save on transportation cost and will have prevented the emission of harmful gases associated with deliveries on vehicles. It will also experience a low operating cost which will further encourage desirable competition across the industries.

Many firms concentrate on production processes forgetting other supplementing services during daily operation. These include lunch activities such as the kind of plates used and other materials which are not used directly as inputs. In such cases, providing reusable containers, bottles and dishes in the lunchroom can see a greater reduction of solid waste disposal. It will further keep the working environment clean and beautiful.

Adopting new technologies and restructuring various processes eliminates wastage of energy across production units. Structuring of various processes ensures energy is redirected where it is needed most, the drying chamber. Latest technology has seen moisture removed from this chamber leaving only warmth required to maintain the right temperature. In addition, use of print that removes water and emission of other harmful compounds is crucial in achieving a good work environment and efficiency in main production units.

The product quality plays a major role in ensuring a sustainable company future. Every firm has to ensure longer equipment lifespan. A company should produce products which will remain productive as long as possible to reduce premature disposal. These products should just be serviced and continue working rather than customers seeking full replacement. A company which prioritizes quality reduces emission of hazardous substances into the environment.

Various stock control methods can be used to minimize wastage and enhance production processes. Printing firms should utilize print on demand method to lower its operating cost. Other things to be championed for sustainability in these industries are the method of packaging. They can employ scrap papers for packaging once the order has been completed.

Printing firms should use biodegradable materials even in producing banners and technical reprographic print such as architectural drawings among others. Applying current technology would see incredible improvement in solid waste disposal and achieving attractive natural environment. More work needs to be done to facilitate production of environmental friendly products.

Companies have to continue maintaining sustainable digital printing through conducting further researches that will see them embrace new technology and replace harmful substances still present in manufacturing products. There is no limit in research and great efforts have to be realized to come up with a total environmental friendly product. Set permitted concentration should not deter research process.




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